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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1915
Page
1
Publication schedule and staff list for The Times Enterprise of Thomasville Georgia specify issues on Tuesdays and Fridays. The notice names editors and managers and states mail-matter classification and post office entry details.
An explanation outlines blast durations for warnings and current conditions. A warning blast lasts 15 to 20 seconds. Longer weather blasts are four to six seconds. Shorter temperature blasts are one to three seconds. Weather signals precede temperature signals with color coded meanings.
The text questions where the United States would wage war and suggests seeking the Kaiser’s permission during travels to stay safe and unmolested, reflecting cautious wartime sentiment about invasion or interference.
A terse wartime debate notes uncertainty whether Germany or Mexico will be the next battlefield. The speaker asserts ease of reaching Mexico, while Germany seems less reachable, framing strategic choices in the conflict.
Spying incidents around Puget Sound led to bans on visitors. German risk perception remains unchanged as its actions continue to harm civilians at sea, with no deterrence from an added mob element.
The Columbia State reports Field Marshal Von Roosenear leads spring operations with Colonel Snapbean Brigadier General Okra Lieutenant O Nion Captain Wassermellone and large lots of beets and peas accompanying the force.
A Farmington editor’s praise of a bride blends florid verse with humor about weather and public praise. The page reprints verses from F MacIntyre and notes a sentiment of town boosterism. It closes with J P Chason urging common sense in handling Frank cage.
A 1915 letter in the Times Enterprise urges Georgia counties to seek a mass meeting on Governor Slaton’s Frank case and potential commutation. The Meigs column argues for community cooperation to promote the Dixie Highway route and local progress, urging unity, hospitality, and a Meigs Day to boost business and tourism.
Ford faced critique as it failed to declare an forty eight million dollars dividend despite a capital base of two million, described as poor business behavior for a young and growing concern.
A teacher named Pye was assaulted by older students at a local school. Police reported the incident, and the school officials are reviewing security measures to prevent further harm.
An advertisement promotes Dr King's New Life Pills as an easy pleasant laxative. One or two pills at night with water lead to a morning bowel movement and a day free of discomfort. Sold by druggists, 36 in a package for 25 cents. Get a bottle today.
Atlanta June 7 State Treasurer William J Speer personally offers 100 in gold to be split into 75 and 25 prizes for the Georgia boy who raises the best single acre of corn this coming season. The awards will be made through the State Department of Agriculture.
Georgia hosts sixty pairs of English sparrows per square mile as government biologists gather census data. The survey ranks robin as most common in the United States, with sparrow second, while catbirds jays and wrens follow in Georgia. Biologists say birds could double with protection. Mr Stanley Bennett and Miss Louise Bennett of Quitman visited Saturday.
Mrs Chapell of Mt Airy North Carolina reports relief from two years of womanly and stomach troubles after six bottles of Cardul the woman’s tonic. She says friends noticed her improvement and others began using it. The ad urges readers to try Cardul with a Chattanooga pharmacist contact and price noted.
Philadelphia and Providence women describe relief from displacement backache and inflammation after using Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound. Included are testimonials urging others to publish names and try the remedy as a solution to female derangements and related symptoms.
The note announces reduced five year farm loan rates taking effect after April 1 1915. Loans under $1000 receive a lower rate, $1000 to $2900 at a mid rate, $2000 to $5000 at a higher rate, and $5000 and above at the top rate. Loans are available only to the best men on well improved lands.
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